Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCEDS320A, 'Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Create a positive physical learning space

1.1 Construct a learning space that is within family, vocational and/or budgetary constraints

1.2 Select and set-up furnishings and fittings that are suitable for a variety of learning activities

1.3 Accommodate multi-age requirements within a learning space

1.4 Use displays, posters and accessories conducive to learning

2. Organise learning resources

2.1 Organise learning resources that are suitable to the learner and the education support woker

2.2 Establish storage and retrieval procedures to support learning

2.3 Place resources for access depending on student's age, family and limitations

2.4 Prepare resources for assessment and dispatch

2.5 Instruct learners on how to use the resource organisation system

3. Demonstrate awareness of occupational health and safety (OHS) issues

3.1 Store resources and equipment safely

3.2 Provide appropriate learning environment, such as desk and chair

3.3 Provide adequate ventilation and lighting in work area

3.4 Demonstrate awareness of OHS issues, including when working outside

4. Prepare to provide education support to students

4.1 Prepare activities and daily requirements in advance with reference to support mechanisms where necessary

4.2 Establish daily routines

4.3 Clarify and confirm understanding of school / teacher requirements and ensure consistent interpretation and application

4.4 Review progress on a weekly basis and identify future requirements

5. Manage a learning timetable

5.1 Ensure learning timetable demonstrates understanding of work-life balance

5.2 Schedule learning activities appropriately

5.3 Coordinate content of learning activities to provide an appropriate timetable structure

5.4 Manage interruptions and contingencies with minimum disruption to learning


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCEDS320A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC30808 - Certificate III in Education Support